Revision as of 07:27, 8 May 2024 by 161.123.101.55 (talk)(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff) Warning: You are editing an out-of-date revision of this page. If you save it, any changes made since this revision will be lost. Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits. Anti-spam check. Do not fill this in!What to check after an elderly person falls<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The first thing you need to do after an older person’s fall is assess their condition. This is essential for you and the person’s health care team to determine whether emergency medical treatment is required.<br /><br />If the senior is in pain or unable to get up on their own, call 911 immediately. If they’re awake and alert, you may try to assist them in getting up slowly.<br /><br />Ask them to explain the exact circumstances of their fall, including where they fell and how hard it was. This information will help your doctor understand what caused the fall and identify any underlying illnesses that could be contributing to the fall.<br /><br />What to Look for after a Fall<br /><br />After an older person’s fall, it is important to examine them carefully for injuries that may be visible, like bruises and bleeding. Also, look for any sprains and broken bones or fractures.<br /><br /> [https://personalmedicalalarm.com/fall-detection-alarms/ medical alerts with fall detection] Observing the older person move can also help you to identify any injuries or ailment that was secondary to the fall. For example, if they’ve been struggling with pain or discomfort, this may have led to the fall in the first place.<br /><br />Once you know the details of your loved one’s fall, it is important to schedule a medical visit with their doctor as soon as possible, preferably right away. This is where doctors will check for any underlying illnesses that might have contributed to the fall, and they will check blood pressure and heart rate when sitting and standing.<br /><br /> Summary: Please note that all contributions to Disgaea Wiki may be edited, altered, or removed by other contributors. If you do not want your writing to be edited mercilessly, then do not submit it here. You are also promising us that you wrote this yourself, or copied it from a public domain or similar free resource (see Disgaea Wiki:Copyrights for details). Do not submit copyrighted work without permission! Cancel Editing help (opens in new window)